Hey Jeff. My surgery was also 10 years ago this week with Dr. Tewari (April 3, 2013 to be exact). We probably passed each other in Dr. Tewari's office before the surgery or during follow-ups....
The topic of whether to tell people (who and when) has been discussed and debated on this forum many times. It ultimately comes down to personal preference. Here is why I chose not to tell my family...
Good question. My primary care doc did a PSA test and DRE as part of a regular annual checkup when I turned 40. He didn’t even tell me that he was ordering the PSA test with my standard checkup...
I feel blessed to have reached the 10 year milestone after my successful RALP surgery. I was diagnosed at age 41 with no symptoms and no family history of PC. My PSA was 9 and biopsy was Gleason 3+4....
Best of luck with the surgery. I am curious.... Why does urethral length matter and how do they measure it pre-surgery?...
41 (Why are we all replying to a survey post from 10 years ago?)...
My cath removal was somewhat painful but it was incredibly quick. Indeed was so happy to be “un-tethered”....
At age 40, a blood test in my regular annual check-up by my primary care physician found PSA of 9. (DRE was 100% normal. Zero family history of PC.) The high PSA started the ball rolling which...
This week is the 8 year anniversary of my date with the robot at age 41 with Gleason 4+3. Thankfully, my PSA remains undetectable. (Full PSA history linked below.) ED is minimal (an elastic “¢o¢k...
Dr. Tewari is a great surgeon and a wonderful person. Kind, patient, empathetic, etc. i highly recommend him....
What are the odds of being diagnosed with PCA based on common demographic info such as family history, age and ethnicity? What are the odds of having a positive PCA diagnosis for a caucasian man, age...
I had successful PCA surgery in 7 years ago. Undetectable PSA ever since. Anyone know if I am eligible to be a living kidney donor? This study shows supports kidney donation from guys who had PCA....
I was diagnosed at 41. My sons were 15 and 8 at the time. A few daughters too. I never told my kids or relatives (other than my wife). No need for them to worry. The only thing anyone knew was that I...
I was diagnosed with PC at age 41. My surgeon (Dr. Ash Tewari) told me that my sons should get a baseline PSA and prostate MRI at age 30....
I’m approaching 7 years post RALP, and my PSA results have been undetectable since the surgery. Is there any reason for me to continue using my surgeon’s office for PSA blood draws/lab (every 6...
Indent can certainly be Peyronie’s. See link in my info below. Be sure the Uro you see is experienced with Peyronie’s - most are NOT....
I have two items from my PCa journey that are brand new or barely used and looking for a new home: 1) The book " Understanding Peyronie's Disease " by Dr. Laurence A. Levine . Dr. Levine is one of...
Prato, Nice to see you are so active here. I've rarely visited in the last few years. You may recall that I was diagnosed with PCa at the young age of 41. After successful surgery, I asked Dr. Tewari...
Please see link in my signature with important information about Peyronie's....
I had RP at age 41. Wife was 38 at the time....
Follow the link in my signature regarding Peyronie’s disease. Very important that you work with one of the few doctors with significant expertise in this condition. Gedman...
Dr. Tewari was my surgeon. Your husband is in great hands. -Gedman...
Here is what I learned from Dr. John Mulhall, one of the world's leading experts in ED: When a man feels stress/anxiety, his body produces adrenaline. Adrenaline is the world's most potent...
Anyone wanting to know about Peyronie’s (relationship to PCA, treatment options, best doctors, etc) should read the link below in my signature. Gedman...
Another thread that reminds me what an amazingly helpful group of people we have on this forum. -Gedman...
I just completed an interesting exchange with a national bone barrow donor registry. I think this is important info for anyone treated for PC who later wants to donate bone marrow to save someone's...
I hear you. And I'm not suggesting that my approach is correct and yours is not. Every guy has to do what is right for them. I considered two factors: 1) PC is a slow growing monster. I chose to...
I chose surgery for a few reasons: *I met with Dr. Ash Tewari (world renowned PC surgeon) and Dr. Michael Zelefsky (world renowned radiation PC specialist). [u]Both of them recommended surgery as my...
Thanks to everyone for the warm wishes. I recognize how fortunate I am, and my thoughts/prayers are with all the guys who are still fighting the PC beast. Gedman...
I never discussed it with Tewari. His staff said that .03 was still "undetectable", so I saw no reason to discuss with Tewari unless I had consecutive rising PSA much higher than .03 level. Gedman...
Yesterday was the 5 year anniversary of my PC surgery. I was diagnosed and treated at age 41. My PSA has remained “zero” since the surgery. I’m 99% continent since a few weeks after the surgery. I...
When you are in Manhattan to see Tewari or Zelefsky, go to Gulliver's Gate near Time Square. Wife and I (and teenage kids) enjoyed it quite a bit today. Lots of coupons online to get in for around...
Prat- We used the same surgeon. I also stopped seeing him for regular checkups. As you mention, it became a 3 minute conversation ("How is your continence?", "How are erections?", "See you in 6...
Ivic, It is extraordinarily rare to be diagnosed with PCA at age 41. I should know, as I was diagnosed at 41 also. If you follow the links below in my signature, you can read more about me, my...
clanda, I also have my blood tests at Tewari's office. You can check the link below for my PSA history. The difference between < 0.02 and 0.03 is negligible. It can be as insignificant as the...
See my summary link in signature below. I was 41 and in otherwise excellent health when I had my surgery, if that matters. Gedman...
It seems that my doc's protocol of every 3 months for the first 5 years is a rather aggressive/cautious approach. (It surely isn't a money-making scheme for him, since his office has never once...
I'm interested to know how frequently you were told to get PSA tests after surgery. Presumably, this varies based on the surgical pathology report, with higher risk guys getting re-tests more...
I specifically asked Dr. Ash Tewari about this, and he assured me that no one touches the console other than him. His staff do the opening and insert the tools, and then do the closing at the end...
Yes, Bulbourethral gland (Cowper's gland) is left untouched in RALP surgery. The Bulbourethral gland produces Cowper's fluid, which most guys call precum. Some guys (me included) find a significant...
Hey Prat, Your PSA changes are micro- moves all within a tiny range of an overall very low PSA. I know the moves are disconcerting, but I agree with Tewari's team that you are still "undetectible"...
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Though my PCA journey seems behind me now, I instead get angry or frustrated at life's more common issues (work, kids, whatever). Reading this thread just flung...
Thanks, everyone. raypaul - It is hard for me to recall the timeline exactly. I think it was around 2 years that I started to experience the early signs of ED recovery. Some guys say that ED recovery...
I just passed 4 years since my surgery. LARP with Dr. Tewari in NYC. My PSA remains undetectable. I get good erections naturally (no meds or injections needed any longer). The surgical scars have...
Hey Pratoman, I saw your comment above about losing your "<". Do you get your PSA tests at Dr. Tewari's office in Midtown NYC? My PSA was < 0.02 or below for nearly 4 years following my surgery. Then...
Peter- After my surgery, I saw Dr. John Mulhall for ED rehab. Unrelated to the surgery or ED, Dr. Mulhall and I agreed that we needed to raise my Testosterone. (I had no symptoms of low Testosterone....
I may be on the wrong side of the popular vote here, but I didn't tell my dentist that I was diagnosed/treated for PCa. And I don't plan to. I simply value my privacy more than I value the...
Hi Jumpy, I am a Dr. Tewari graduate as well. I was 41 when I had my surgery. 45 is very young for Prostate Cancer. You are very fortunate that your PCP did that PSA test (which goes against current...
Hi Rob, Getting diagnosed with PCa at age 44 is very rare. (I was diagnosed and treated at age 41.) Here are thoughts from my journey that may be helpful to you: * If you want to father more...
I asked this exact question to Dr. Ash Tewari - a renowned Prostate surgeon. He told me that since I was diagnosed with PCa at age young age of 41, that my sons should come for a Prostate MRI at age...